To start WoW, open up your application menu and search for “Battle.net” and click on it. From there, click on “World of Warcraft” in the app, then select the “Play” button to start up the game. Alternatively, you can start up World of Warcraft on Linux by opening up Lutris, then clicking on “Wine” in the side-bar.

Can I install WoW on Linux?

Currently, WoW is run on Linux by use of Windows compatibility layers. Given that the World of Warcraft client is no longer officially developed to work in Linux, the installation of it on Linux is a somewhat more involved process than on Windows, which it is streamlined to install more easily on.

How do I install World of Warcraft on Ubuntu?

Yes, it is possible. First Download and install(by double clicking) PlayOnLinux then open PlayOnLinux (Applications -> PlayOnLinux) and click install. Then select Games -> World of Warcraft and follow the on-screen instructions. You don’t need to go through PlayOnLinux.